Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Jan 2012)

Sister Mary Joseph's Nodule as a First Manifestation of Primary Peritoneal Cancer

  • C. Iavazzo,
  • K. Madhuri,
  • S. Essapen,
  • N. Akrivos,
  • A. Tailor,
  • S. Butler-Manuel

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/467240
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2012

Abstract

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Sister Mary Joseph's nodule metastasis is a rather rare finding. The primary malignancy in women is usually ovarian, endometrial, gastric, or pancreatobiliary tree cancer. We present a case of an 87-year-old patient with Sister Mary Joseph's nodule metastasis caused by a primary peritoneal malignancy. Through a literature search, we also discuss the pathophysiology, diagnostic approach, management, and prognosis of such a condition.